School Liaison - Pickens, Greene, Sumter, Marengo and Choctaw Counties

Job Summary

Position located in Pickens, Greene, Sumter, Marengo and Choctaw County, Alabama

The College of Education at Auburn University is excited to begin recruiting candidates for the School Liaison position!

The School Liaison provides professional level academic advising / counseling / coaching to K-12 students in individual and group formats;

as well as college / career activities, programs, and events at identified schools.

GEAR UP Achieve is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to provide greater access and opportunities to more than 6,500 Alabama middle school students.

About Auburn : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service.

Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Our Commitment : Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

This is a limited term appointment. Continuation of employment after 09 / 30 / 2030 is contingent upon availability of funds. Essential Functions

• Conducts academic coaching, counseling for K-12 students and parents.
• Consults with students, faculty members, and parents about academic counseling, academic policies, and academic services.
• Provides presentations for students and staff on academic support, counseling, and study skills.
• Collaborates with school leaders, teachers, and GEAR UP ACHIEVE staff on retention efforts.
• Analyzes and maintains confidential records and files. Completes monthly and annual reports of students progress for grant regulations.
• Oversees and participates in academic enrichment, informational and motivational opportunities and interventions for targeted middle and high school students, including mentoring activities, individual / group advising, student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities.
• Develops and distributes grant, program and department-specific materials including flyers, brochures, posters, handbooks, reports and letters;

maintains and updates marketing and program information on the grant website and social media accounts.

The nature of this role is highly externally focused, requiring frequent travel and meetings on and off campus during regular and non-traditional business hours, and is therefore expected to operate with high levels of autonomy.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience :

Level I Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 2 years of experience in advising or counseling.

Level II - Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 4 years of experience in advising or counseling.

Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Level III Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related field plus 6 years of experience in advising or counseling.

Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.

Substitutions allowed for Experience :

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Level I Under general supervision, performs varied duties and assignments involving some judgment.

Resolves routine questions or problems, referring only complex issues to higher level. Some evaluation, originality and ingenuity

required. Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization.

Level II Under minimal supervision, performs complex assignments and fulfills broad responsibilities where required outcomes are defined, but methods and procedures may vary based on professional judgment or precedent.

Considerable latitude for unreviewed action. Confers with supervisor on unusual matters. Coordinates the work of others on projects and may assign work to and assist less experienced professionals or support staff.

May act in an advisory capacity to managers or faculty. Knows and applies advanced concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization, with awareness of related fields.

Level III Under general guidance, plans, conducts and leads complex assignments and areas of functional responsibility. Acting with substantial latitude for unreviewed action, applies broad subject matter expertise to solution of significant issues or development of new programs, services, processes, or other initiatives to meet the University’s goals in a specific area.

Recommends changes in procedures or policies, and leads change initiatives to completion, often persuading or coordinating work of others outside own department.

Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments.

Also possesses knowledge of related fields and areas of operation which affect, or are affected by, own area. Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications Desired Qualifications Desired Qualifications